Peter Schmuck's 5 things we're still waiting to find out about the Orioles

Caption1. Who's going to play second base?

Christopher T. Assaf, Baltimore Sun

Many are rooting for Brian Roberts (above right) to make a complete comeback from a long series of injuries that have threatened to prematurely end his career, and things are going well so far. It's obvious by Roberts' upbeat attitude that he feels that he's ready to make a run at the American...

Many are rooting for Brian Roberts (above right) to make a complete comeback from a long series of injuries that have threatened to prematurely end his career, and things are going well so far. It's obvious by Roberts' upbeat attitude that he feels that he's ready to make a run at the American... (Christopher T. Assaf, Baltimore Sun)

Manager Buck Showalter doesn't like to make predictions this early in spring, so -- technically -- we don't know who will be in any of the starting slots. But it's obvious that Jason Hammel, Wei-Yin Chen and Miguel Gonzalez will be in the mix if they're healthy. The No. 4 slot is more open than...

Manager Buck Showalter doesn't like to make predictions this early in spring, so -- technically -- we don't know who will be in any of the starting slots. But it's obvious that Jason Hammel, Wei-Yin Chen and Miguel Gonzalez will be in the mix if they're healthy. The No. 4 slot is more open than... (Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports)

There's a saying in baseball that comforts the uncertain by saying that some decisions make themselves. That's probably going to be the case when it comes to who ends up being the designated hitter. Showalter likes to have some flexibility there, and he's getting some good feedback from bench...

There's a saying in baseball that comforts the uncertain by saying that some decisions make themselves. That's probably going to be the case when it comes to who ends up being the designated hitter. Showalter likes to have some flexibility there, and he's getting some good feedback from bench... (Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports)

So far, Showalter has avoided what he calls "the P-word," when sizing up the possibilities in left field, but it seems like that could be the best option if Reimold's recovery from neck surgery continues to go well. Reimold (above) appeared to be on his way to a breakout season when he went...

So far, Showalter has avoided what he calls "the P-word," when sizing up the possibilities in left field, but it seems like that could be the best option if Reimold's recovery from neck surgery continues to go well. Reimold (above) appeared to be on his way to a breakout season when he went... (Derick Hingle, USA TODAY Sports)

Baseball operations guru Dan Duquette (right) is going to have his work cut out for him during the final weeks of spring training, because there are some tough roster decisions looming. For instance, what do you do with Tommy Hunter, who is out of minor league options, if there is no place in...

Baseball operations guru Dan Duquette (right) is going to have his work cut out for him during the final weeks of spring training, because there are some tough roster decisions looming. For instance, what do you do with Tommy Hunter, who is out of minor league options, if there is no place in... (Christopher T. Assaf, Baltimore Sun)

The Orioles have reached the halfway point in a spring training made a bit longer to accommodate the World Baseball Classic, but they are still very early in the process of evaluating the club's crowded spring training roster. Here's a look at five of the questions that remain open as the O's...